Best of Morocco 15 Days: Fes to Marrakech at an Easy Pace
The greatest hits of Morocco without the rush: shorter driving days, more two- and three-night stops, and a mix of easy and active days.
See the day-by-day routeAbout this best of Morocco 15 days
Our best of Morocco 15 days route shows the highlights at an easy pace. You start in Fes and end in Marrakech, with short driving days.
First, you spend three nights in Fes, with a day trip to Volubilis and Meknes. Then you walk in the cedar forest and sleep in Midelt. After that, a quad ride and a camel trek take you into the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Next, you visit the Rissani market and sleep in the Todra Gorge. The road then leads to the Dades, Skoura and Aït Benhaddou. Finally, two nights in Imlil and three in Marrakech end with a balloon flight. In short, our best of Morocco 15 days trip is private and runs on your dates.
Highlights of this best of Morocco 15 days
- Three nights in Fes
- Volubilis & Meknes
- Cedar forest & macaques
- Quad in Erg Chebbi
- Camel ride & desert camp
- Rissani market
- Night in the Todra Gorge
- Full-day Atlas trek
- Hot air balloon & Agafay
Best of Morocco 15 days: day by day
- 1dayDay 1
Arrival in Fes
We meet you at the airport, and you take an evening walk to the gate of Bab Bou Jeloud.
- 2dayDay 2
The Fes medina
A guided day: the Bou Inania madrasa, the tanneries and the craftsmen.
- 3dayDay 3
Volubilis & Meknes
A day trip to the Roman city of Volubilis and the imperial gate of Bab Mansour.
- 4dayDay 4
Cedar forest to Midelt
Ifrane and a walk in the cedar forest near Azrou to see the Barbary macaques, then Midelt.
- 5dayDay 5
Ziz Valley to the dunes
Follow the Ziz Valley to Merzouga and ride a quad in the dunes in the afternoon.
- 6dayDay 6
Sahara day & camel ride
A nomad family, Gnawa music in Khamlia and camels at sunset to the camp.
- 7dayDay 7
Rissani & the Todra Gorge
Sunrise on the dunes, the market of Rissani, and an evening in the Todra Gorge.
- 8dayDay 8
Todra hike to the Dades
A morning hike above the Todra Gorge, then on to the Dades Valley.
- 9dayDay 9
Skoura & Aït Benhaddou
The kasbahs and palm grove of Skoura, and the road to Aït Benhaddou.
- 10dayDay 10
Over the Atlas to Imlil
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass and climb to the village of Imlil.
- 11dayDay 11
Full-day Atlas trek
A day on foot over a pass and through Berber villages, with lunch on the trail.
- 12dayDay 12
Down to Marrakech
Drive to Marrakech and enjoy a traditional hammam in the afternoon.
- 13dayDay 13
Guided Marrakech
The palaces, the souks and the evening in Jemaa el-Fna.
- 14dayDay 14
Balloon & Agafay
A hot air balloon at sunrise, then a camel ride and sunset in the Agafay desert.
- 15dayDay 15
Departure
Transfer to Marrakech airport.
What’s included in this best of Morocco 15 days
Included
- 14 nights of accommodation as listed (riads, guesthouses and a desert camp)
- Breakfast every morning
- Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Pick-up in Fes and drop-off in Marrakech (hotel, riad, airport)
- Camel ride as described in the programme
- Mountain guide and mule for the luggage
- Local guide for the guided visits
Not included
- International flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and museums
- Optional activities (for example quad, buggy or balloon) unless listed
- Travel insurance
- Tips for drivers and guides
Draft based on this programme – our team confirms the exact list with your quote.
Where you stay
- Night 1Riad in Fes
- Night 2Riad in Fes
- Night 3Riad in Fes
- Night 4Guesthouse in Midelt
- Night 5Riad in Merzouga
- Night 6Desert camp
- Night 7Guesthouse in Todra Gorge
- Night 8Riad in Dades Valley
- Night 9Riad in Aït Benhaddou
- Night 10Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 11Guesthouse in Imlil
- Night 12Riad in Marrakech
- Night 13Riad in Marrakech
- Night 14Riad in Marrakech
Comfort level: Standard + – comfortable riads, guesthouses and a traditional desert camp, chosen by our team. Luxury camps and riads are possible on request.
Best time for this trip
Spring and autumn are best: mild days in the Sahara, clear paths in the Atlas and pleasant cities. Summer is very hot in the south, and in winter the Middle and High Atlas can be snowy.
- JanPossible
- FebGood
- MarBest
- AprBest
- MayGood
- JunPossible
- JulAvoid
- AugAvoid
- SepGood
- OctBest
- NovBest
- DecGood
What to bring for this trip
- Comfortable walking shoes for the trek and the medinas
- Small daypack
- Scarf or cheche for sand and sun
- Sunglasses and sun cream
- Warm layer for the Atlas, the desert and the balloon
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees
- Swimsuit for the hammam
- Small overnight bag for the camp
- Headtorch
- Refillable water bottle
Booking & payment
- How to book
- Send your request; we confirm the programme and the price in writing on WhatsApp or by email.
- Payment
- A deposit secures your booking and the balance is paid on arrival.
- Cancellation
- Our cancellation conditions are sent with your quote, before you pay anything.
- Weather & changes
- If the weather stops an activity, we adapt the day or replace the activity.
Best of Morocco 15 Days: your questions
What makes this the best of Morocco 15 days?
It includes the main highlights – Fes, Volubilis, the Sahara, the gorges, Aït Benhaddou, the High Atlas and Marrakech – with shorter drives and more nights in each place.
How long are the drives on the best of Morocco 15 days route?
Most days are three to five hours with stops. By sleeping in Midelt and the Todra Gorge, we avoid the long one-day crossings.
Does the best of Morocco 15 days include the coast?
Not in this version. If you would like Essaouira, we can swap the days in Imlil for two nights by the ocean.
How hard is the Atlas trek?
It is a moderate day of about five to six hours on foot, with a guide. It can be shortened to an easy valley walk.
Can we start in Marrakech instead of Fes?
Yes – the same route works in the other direction, ending in Fes.
What our travellers say
A holistic experience
Booking a trip with Moroccan active adventures gave us the most memorable new years celebration of our lived. Our guide Mouhssin was especially talented at turning down deserted mountain/desert roads and finding beautiful riads…
Activities on this trip
Read more about each experience – what to expect, who it is for and what to bring.
Quad & buggy ridesDay 5 – Ziz Valley to the dunesDetails →
Camel & horseback treksDay 6 – Sahara day & camel rideDetails →
Desert camping & stargazingDay 6 – Sahara day & camel rideDetails →
Hot air balloon rideDay 14 – Balloon & AgafayDetails →
Hiking & trekking adventuresDay 1 – Arrival in FesDetails →Wellness and relaxationDay 12 – Down to MarrakechDetails →Optional activities
Add one or more of these to your 15-day trip. They are not included in the price – ask us and we add them to your programme.
Optional · extraAuthentic culinary experiencesCooking class or food walk in the medinaSee the activity →Optional · extraAtlas zipline adventureZipline in the Atlas foothillsSee the activity →
Optional · extra4x4 & off-road safaris4x4 tour around the dunes and nomad familiesSee the activity →
Optional · extraCycling & mountain bikingMountain biking on Atlas trailsSee the activity →
Optional · extraCultural explorationExtra guided visit with a local guideSee the activity →
Optional · extraFaith & spiritual journeysSpiritual and heritage visitSee the activity →Request this 15-day trip
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